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Days after Jesse Jackson Jr. announced his resignation from Congress last Wednesday, the race to replace him has become increasingly crowded. Mary Ann Ahern reports. (Published Monday, Nov 26, 2012)

Updated at 10:58 AM CDT on Monday, Aug 5, 2013

Reverend Corey Brooks is sticking with his day job and staying put in Chicago, for now.

Brooks, who is also known as the rooftop pastor, told his parishioners at New Beginnings Church on Sunday he would not be running for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacant seat in the 2nd Congressional District.

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Days after Jesse Jackson Jr. announced his resignation from Congress last Wednesday, the race to replace him has become increasingly crowded. Mary Ann Ahern reports. (Published Monday, Nov 26, 2012)

Last month, Jackson resigned from his seat in a letter to the U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner, citing ongoing health concerns, and acknowledging a swirling federal investigation. His resignation came weeks after winning reelection to the 2nd U.S. Congressional District, which he did without campaigning in person.

Gov. Pat Quinn has set the dates for a special primary and general election to determine who will fill Jackson's vacant seat. The primary election will be held on Feb. 26, 2013 and the general election will be held on April 9, 2013. Both dates coincide with local elections.